Petra Kvitova included in the Federation Cup draw despite an ongoing recovery – Tennis News
World number eight, Petra Kvitova, is still struggling to get fit for the Federation Cup tie against the Serbian side. She is the leading character of the Czech Republic squad and her rehabilitation was the major concern for everyone.
She has finally stated that the viral illness has vanished and the recovery is complete so she is ready to play.
The 22-year-old Czech stated in a draw ceremony, “I am feeling fine; I believe tomorrow everything will be as it should be. After not having trained for quite a few days, it looked quite good and I am satisfied with how I played
yesterday. The cold is limiting me a little, I cannot breathe as much as I could, but hopefully this is a small thing. Physically there will be a deficit, given I had to take antibiotics, but I believe I can make it.”
Czech Republic
Serbia
Petra Kvitova
Ana Ivanovic
Lucie Safarova
Jelena Jankovic
Lucie Hradecka
Bojana Jovanovski
Andrea Hlavackova
Aleksandra Krunic
Draws for the grand finale are as follows:
Clash
Czech Player(s)
Serbian Player(s)
Head-to-Head
R1
Lucie Safarova
v
Ana Ivanovic
3-2
R2
Petra Kvitova
v
Jelena Jankovic
1-0
R3
Petra Kvitova
v
Ana Ivanovic
1-3
R4
Lucie Safarova
v
Jelena Jankovic
1-5
R5
Lucie Hradecka
Andrea Hlavackova
v
Bojana Jovanovski
Aleksandra Krunic
0-0
According to the head-to-head stars, Safarova should win against Ivanovic whilst Kvitova is expected to double the lead by ousting Jankovic. However, the comeback from Serbia is expected in Round Rubber 3 and Round Rubber 4. Ivanovic
should beat Kvitova and Jankovic should do the same against Safarova. Hence, it all comes down to the doubles tie that will be contested between the most experienced Czech team and completely inexperienced team of Serbia. Hence, the retention of the Federation
Cup Champions title is definitely on. However, the two former world number ones, Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic, are equally capable of registering upsets and that will definitely make this tie a bit more interesting.
On Saturday, the 17th ranked Lucie Safarova will take on the likes of the 12th ranked Ivanovic. There is a possibility that the former world number one from Serbia will equalize the head-to-head scores with
a victory.
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